Reborn to my engagement night by Baxter Walters

Chapter 27 Death Wish

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Within the pitch–black building, Sebastian’s office was the only one illuminated by the glaring white lights, making it feel particularly desolate.

Constantly sitting in front of the computer, Sebastian grew weary from overusing his eyes.

Frowning, he massaged his temples and reclined again his office chair, his gaze drifting toward the green plant next to the computer.

When was this potted plant placed here? Did she bring it?

The thought of Madelyn made Sebastian tense up. I think I forgot to hand her the car keys just now!

Hailing a cab in the dead of night was no easy task, and it certainly wasn’t safe for her to be alone at this hour. With this in mind, Sebastian immediately grabbed his car keys and rushed after her.

When he reached the company’s entrance, Madelyn was already nowhere to be seen.

He was met with deserted streets, with only slight chill.

the cold night breeze sweeping through, bringing with it a

It’s been a while since she left the office. She must’ve gone back already.

Slipping the key into his pocket, Sebastian was ready to head upstairs and resume his work when he heard. a shriek pierce through the air from a distance away. “Ah! Let me go! Help! Help!”

Sebastian paused in his tracks, listening closely. The startled cry astonishingly resembled Madelyn’s tone

when she was angry.

Don’t tell me…

Sebastian’s heart sank, and he quickly ran in the direction of the noise.

As he got closer, he could see Madelyn calling for help, her face filled with fear. A group of thugs were attempting to forcefully drag her into a black van.

He barked in anger, “Stop!”

What a familiar voice. As Madelyn turned around, she was surprised to see Sebastian.

At that instant, she was so exhilarated, as if she had seen hope.

she was overwhelmed with joy, crying out,

spotted Sebastian rushing over and immediately exclaimed in panic, “Boss, we’ve been found

“He’s all alone, and there’s so many of us. Why

frantically urged, “Hurry up, get this woman

“Yes, sir!”

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the van.

to a bottomless vortex, exerting a

can’t get in this

the large hand that

agonized scream echoed through the air. “Ouch! D*mn

knocking her onto the ground. The force sent her

something warm trickling down the corner of her lips. Madelyn raised her hand to

Instead, she swiftly turned her attention to Sebastian, “Sebastian, be careful!!

a dagger from his waist, aiming straight

forward, swiftly seizing the thug. Then, bending his knee, he

fluidity that unmistakably revealed his proficiency in

no match for Sebastian, so they shouted, “Let’s get

than two seconds, the thugs hopped into the vehicle. The black van sped off, leaving a trail

finally relaxed, only to feel intense soreness

struck and thrown to the ground, leaving her

over, quickly helping her up. “Are you

the corner of her lips were the first things to catch his eye. Evidently, the thug didn’t hold back at

also scraped, and there were bruises

was raging in Sebastian’s eyes, and his face took on a dangerous, bloodthirsty look. Those fools

a death wish!

strode toward the parked car, ready to

to consciousness. Seeing that it was Sebastian

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fear. She clung tightly to Sebastian, tears welling up in her eyes as she sobbed softly. “I was

was still thinking of him when

“Don’t be scared. n here for you. I won’t